11th Wurigong Festival of Hezhe ethnic group celebrated in NE China(1/4)

Hezhe people wearing traditional costumes perform during the 11th Wurigong Festival in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Members of 15 teams took part in the event, which kicked off on Sunday. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc.

Hezhe people wearing traditional costumes perform during the 11th Wurigong Festival in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Hezhe people take part in a competition during the 11th Wurigong Festival in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Hezhe people take part in a competition during the 11th Wurigong Festival in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. (Photo provided to China News Service)